Oct. 13, 2013

Tomorrow is the deadline to defer my registration for the above half marathon until next year.

I can’t decide what to do.  I keep going back and forth.  I have 3 choices. (see below.)

I am definitely NOT IN SHAPE to run 13.1 miles.

YES, JUST DO IT

• just walk most of it … they’ll be other walkers
• you have your SRM shirt to wear
• you will be depressed if you don’t
• you will get a medal anyway as long as you finish
• you’ll be more motivated to do longer runs on the weekends in the coming weeks
• you will save $25 (that you can use to register for another race)
• you will be among the marathon finishers so you won’t be alone
• you already paid $60
• 5 hours vs 2.5 hours – more for your buck
• if the weather is nice, it’s a beautiful course
• you can always sign up next year and train better
• Carpe Diem…who knows what injuries next year will bring?

after run/walking the Adirondack HM – Sept 2011 (2:45 finish)

NO, SKIP IT

• run another race that weekend
• go boating or for a hike that day
• you will save $25 (that you can use to register for another race)
• won’t have to stress in the coming weeks about long runs & can do some shorter races instead
• you can still get the race shirt
• you won’t be embarrassed by your slow time
• who wants to spend 5 hours walking…
• you can always sign up next year and train better

last weekend for running & boating on Lake George
 (our marina closes Oct 15)

NO, DEFER IT

• It’s only $25?? you already spent $60
• run another race that weekend
• go boating or for a hike that day
• won’t have to stress in the coming weeks about long runs & can do some shorter races instead
• you won’t be embarrassed by your slow time
• you can train properly next summer
• you can even try for a PR next year

maybe beat my time from the rainy hilly Lake George HM

Happy Running! Ever have this dilemma?  What would you do?